While each experience of adolescence is individually unique, I believe that many changes and challenges are much the same for them all. Usually beginning around ages 9 to 13 years, this eight- to ...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, ...

Toronto, ON – Getting enough sleep is crucial for our body to maintain vital health functions and is especially important for the growth and development of adolescents and young adults. But a new ...

Eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation. These are some of the conclusions reached by a study led by ...

Human growth hormone is important in many aspects of growth and development. For children living with growth hormone deficiency, it can involve more than just physical growth differences. Cognitive ...

Adolescence is a critical period for both oral and overall health, with nutrition, growth, and dental development closely ...

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says sexual and reproductive health indices are critical for national development, economic growth, and improved human ...

Nigeria’s adolescent population represents not just the future workforce but also a driver of national growth and stability.